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Philadelphia Mayor's Race 2023

From shining shoes to shaping policy, Allan Domb is planning Philadelphia's path forward

The real estate broker and former City Council member is relying on his private and public sector expertise to attract voters to his mayoral campaign.

Philadelphia

Cherelle Parker’s latest pitch: ‘Cherelle Parker wants to be Philly’s next mayor’

The former state rep, City Councilmember and now lobbyist is banking on her legislative accomplishments to propel her to victory.

News & Politics

Joanna McClinton becomes first female House Speaker after Mark Rozzi resigns

Rozzi said he was resigning because he accomplished what he wanted to do – and to make way for McClinton.

Philadelphia

5 times Darrell Clarke clashed with Jim Kenney on policy

The longstanding Philadelphia City Council president announced Thursday he will not seek reelection.

Philadelphia Mayor's Race 2023

Rebecca Rhynhart is running to be Philly’s 100th mayor – the first female to lead the city

The former city controller has made her mastery of the city’s finances a leading message throughout her campaign.

From the Editor

Editor's Note: The Temple graduate student strike exposes educational fault lines

This has proven to be the most contentious and fractured fight in the union’s 30-year history.

Criminal Justice

Josh Shapiro calls on General Assembly to abolish the death penalty

The governor said he would grant a reprieve to any capital punishment warrant that comes across his desk.

Education

Philly’s Board of Education mayoral appointment process: A City & State analysis

Philadelphia’s school board is appointed, not elected – for better and for worse.

From the Editor

Editor’s Note: Philadelphia could use a lesson in school board transparency

A mayor-appointed BOE gives the impression that board members are beholden to the mayor and his interests.

Capitol Beat

From Walt Wit beer to Angus beef – here are Josh Shapiro and Jim Kenney’s major Super Bowl bets

Leaders from around Philadelphia and Kansas City are making friendly wagers ahead of the big game.

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Capitol Beat

State Senate postpones Larry Krasner’s impeachment trial indefinitely

The trial, originally set to begin Jan. 18, is up in the air following a Commonwealth Court ruling.

Philadelphia

SEPTA signs agreement to make it easier for minority-owned businesses to work with the transit system

Philly and Chicago have signed an agreement that would allow small and minority-owned businesses to work for both agencies under one certification.

Capitol Beat

7 stories you might have missed this year

We look back at some of City & State’s favorite stories from 2022.

Transportation

Nearly 30 years after the ADA, local transit agencies are getting federal funds to make them more accessible

Philly and Pittsburgh are among the cities receiving money from the Federal Transit Administration

Law Enforcement

Philly getting a big chunk of federal dollars to address gun violence and violent crime

Wolf announced $25 million dollars will be allocated to Philadelphia police, including $20 million for the DA’s office.

Economic Development

Two state lawmakers want to audit Philadelphia and Pittsburgh sports stadiums.

They say the move would reveal the true value of the teams for taxpayers.